Enrollment for BYU-Idaho certificates is on the rise
Three former PathwayConnect Ƶ became the first in Brazil to earn Brigham Young University-Idaho certificates on February 9.
A special gathering was held in Curitiba, Brazil, to honor the Ƶ. BYU-Idaho certificates were awarded to:
- Jéssica Bruna de Oliveira (Web-Media Certificate)
- Jefferson Santos (Computer Information Systems Certificate)
- Edvaldo de Oliveira Melo (Computer Information Systems Certificate)
“I’m so grateful for this opportunity I had with this inspired program,” said Jefferson Santos.
While BYU-Idaho certificates are currently the least sought-after credential, coming in last to associate and bachelor’s degrees — enrollment is on the rise. Thanks to PathwayConnect’s
campaign, which has placed an institutional emphasis on informing Ƶ of the benefits of earning a certificate, the number of Ƶ who enroll in a certificate programs has risen from below 5 percent to more than 95 percent.
Certificate programs can be completed with as few as five courses, helping Ƶ gain marketable skills and become more employable quickly. Students can then apply their certificate toward an associate and/or bachelor’s degree program, if they desire.


To watch the Brazilian Ƶ receive their certificates, click the video below.